Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled legislature has sent Democratic Gov. Edward Rendell legislation reforming the joint and several liability law which can leave one defendant on the hook for payment when others cannot pay.
A spokeswoman for the governor said he has until Sunday to make a decision and is currently reviewing the legislation.
Under the current joint and several liability law, if one of several defendants does not have enough money to pay a judgment, then the other defendants must pay that share. Plaintiffs can sue multiple defendants and be reimbursed for an entire damage award from one defendant.
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